Why Live in Walnut Park East
Walnut Park East in Saint Louis is a neighborhood characterized by early to mid-20th century Craftsman-style bungalows, with varying lot sizes providing some open spaces between homes. The area is predominantly residential, with 47% of the population being renters, often due to investor-owned properties. Residents enjoy proximity to Gregory J. Carter Park, a nearly 10-acre space featuring basketball and tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, and a playground. Walnut Park offers additional basketball courts. Dining options include Speakeasy A Bar & Restaurant and Shark & Deli, while the Plaza on the Boulevard shopping center, 3 miles north, provides grocery stores and retail shops. Walnut Park East hosts Hood Day, a community block party each May 4, featuring food, music, and activities for children. Commuters benefit from several MetroBus stops, with routes connecting to the extensive MetroBus system and light-rail lines elsewhere in the city. Interstate 70 offers convenient access to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 7 miles north, and Downtown St. Louis, 7 miles south.
